The Giant Teddy Bear at Hudson's Detroit: A Story of Memory, Loss, and Hope
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Quick Facts:
- Giant teddy bear installed October 28, 2025 at Hudson's Detroit, 1208 Woodward Avenue
- Located in Nick Gilbert Way plaza between Campus Martius and Grand Circus Park
- Honors Hudson's Santa Bear tradition (1985-2007) and Nick Gilbert's legacy
- Part of Decked Out Detroit holiday programming through January 2026
- Represents Detroit's connection between history and renaissance
- Accessible via QLine at Grand Circus Park station
A 26-year-old memory, a century-old tradition, and a giant teddy bear sitting in downtown Detroit are teaching us something profound about what it means to come home.
So there I was on October 29th, scrolling through my Detroit news feed (as one does when you're completely obsessed with this city's…
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